Rarity of Original Pre-WW1 Service Rifles

[rayg]

My my eyes... I can't focus my eyes! OMG... I can't see anything after looking at that picture...! O...M...G!

What picture? Is there a picture there?

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[Rick the Librarian]

I hope this doesn't approach the level of "blasphemy", but the only other rifle that approaches the early M1903 in looks and workmanship is the early Model 1898 Mauser GEW. I admit I don't like that "ski-jump" rear sight, but other than that, also a work of art. Picked up one a year or two ago.

[browningautorifle]

Yes, when those rifles are in good shape, they're really something too...

[Promo]

I have one too, but it appears to be a normal service rifle and not NRA sales.

[browningautorifle]

Very nice too, the wood looks a bit lighter than I'd have expected.

[Fred G.]

Man, That is just down right 1903 Springfield Porn...! I'm amazed at the condition of that rifle. Crisp and Unmolested by time as well as careless handling. Wow. Wow

[Rick the Librarian]

I'd be willing to bet a NRA Sales rifle, as well. Just for curiosity, is the raceway inside the chamber and the follower rib polished?

[Promo]

I'd be willing to bet a NRA Sales rifle, as well. Just for curiosity, is the raceway inside the chamber and the follower rib polished?

I now checked the rifle and since I anway took a few pictures of another piece from the collection, I thought why not of this M1903 aswell. Note the non-polished rails and the colour-hardened firing pin, cutoff and safety.

[Promo]

No it isn't.

[m1903rifle]

I'm with Rick...it's likely a Sales rifle. I would love to have it to go with my '09.